Watford's Pereyra has ban reducedpublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Watford's Roberto Pereyra has his suspension reduced to a one-match ban following his sending off in Saturday's defeat by West Brom.
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Watford's Pereyra has ban reducedpublished at 18:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Burst water main causes floodingpublished at 18:36 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
A busy road was flooded after construction workers dug through a mains water pipe.
Read MoreOur local coverage for todaypublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Mariam Issimdar
BBC NewsThat's it, folks. Lots happening in the three counties today, including news that Luton Town FC has purchased the freehold of its new site and that water supplies are still off in parts of Luton and Dunstable. Repairs are being carried out.
The news was not so great for rail users after the government announced access improvements for Luton railway station would not go ahead before 2020.
Stevenage station has been luckier, though, with money forthcoming in this round of funding.
The team is back tomorrow. Have a good evening.
Funding problems delay station upgradepublished at 17:39 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Mariam Issimdar
BBC NewsPlans for improvements at Luton railway station have been deferred until after 2019 due to funding problems.
Image source, Geograph/Nigel ThompsonThe MP for Luton South, Gavin Shuker, tweeted earlier that he'd received a letter from transport minister Paul Maynard saying that after discussions with Network Rail it had been decided to delay the Access for All programme which would have funded the work.
The government says it's still committed to the project but has had to make choices over which stations to proceed with.
The letter said it hoped more money would be available after 2019.
Funding of £578,000 for new lifts for Stevenage station will go ahead.
Weather: Dry buy foggy night aheadpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Alex Dolan
BBC Look East weatherLow cloud with spread in from the west tonight, turning misty and foggy but not as extensive as last night.
Mainly dry overnight but the odd spot of drizzle possible. Temperatures down to 3C (34F) across the region.
Any mist or fog will clear tomorrow to leave a rather cloudy but dry day.
Feeling exceptionally mild, with highs at 12C (54F).
Get your local forecast from BBC Weather.
Jury still deliberating on child sex offences involving former pediatricianpublished at 17:23 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Mariam Issimdar
BBC NewsThe jury deciding on the case of a former pediatrician accused of child sex offences is still out.
Image source, PAJurors will return tomorrow for a fifth day of deliberations.
Michael Salmon, 81, from Salisbury, Wiltshire, is accused of 26 offences alleged to have taken place at Stoke Mandeville Hospital in the 1970s and 1980s.
Mr Salmon denies all the charges, pleading not guilty to one count of rape and 25 indecent assaults involving 18 women and one man, who were children at the time of the alleged offences.
Hatters purchase freehold of land for new stadiumpublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Mariam Issimdar
BBC NewsIt looks like Luton Town FC is a step closer to achieving its aim of relocating to Power Court in the town.
Image source, Luton Town FCThe club announced this afternoon on its website, external that it had agreed to purchase the freehold of a derelict site of a former power station from owners British Land.
Contracts have been exchanged between the two parties with existing 2020 Development shareholders funding the purchase as an advance.
Chinese President Xi-visit pub could inspire chain in Chinapublished at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
A village pub visited by Chinese President Xi Jinping and then-Prime Minister David Cameron could be the model for a chain of pubs across China.
Image source, Getty ImagesChinese investment firm SinoFortone has bought The Plough at Cadsden, near Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire.
Mr Cameron took Mr Xi there during the state visit to the UK in October 2015.
Peter Zhang, managing director of SinoFortone, said the English pub concept with fish and chips and beer was growing "very fast" in China.
The Plough, which dates back to the 16th Century, shot to fame in China when the president ate fish and chips and drank a pint during his state visit.
Buses now ferry hundreds of Chinese tourists from London to the country pub.
Pensioner 'devastated' at theft of 'sentimental' jewellerypublished at 15:57 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Hertfordshire Police says a woman burgled in Bricket Wood, near St Albans, no longer feels safe in her own home after thieves took cash and jewellery during a break-in last month.
It has issued pictures of some of the stolen items in an attempt to trace them.
Image source, Hertfordshire PoliceBetween 11:45 and 12:55 on Monday, 7 November, thieves smashed a side window to get into the woman's home in Oakwood Road.
Among the items taken were a pearl earring and necklace set, a gold cross on a gold chain, a gold necklace and a long pearl necklace.
Det Con Rhys Tom said: "The elderly victim is devastated that her sentimental jewellery has been stolen. I am appealing to anyone who was in the area between the times stated who may have seen something suspicious to please come forward and talk to me."
European rugbypublished at 15:53 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Listen to live BBC Radio 5 live sports extra commentary from Saturday's action in the European Rugby Champions Cup, Challenge Cup and British & Irish Cup.
Read MorePresident Xi pub could inspire chainpublished at 15:33 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
A village pub, visited of President Xi Jinping and then PM David Cameron, could be the model for a chain of pubs across China.
Read MoreWater off in parts of Luton and Dunstablepublished at 15:17 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Carol Abercrombie
BBC Three Counties RadioWater supplies have been cut off in parts of Dunstable and Luton.
Affinity Water says technicians are on their way to investigate as there have been a number of calls from the area.
It's not yet clear how many properties are affected.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe water company is advising people not to use any electrical appliances that use water while the supply is interrupted.
'Unpredictability makes FA Cup special'published at 14:10 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
In his latest BBC Sport column, Wycombe's Matt Bloomfield explains why he was shouting at the TV during the FA Cup draw.
Read MoreChristmas from years pastpublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties RadioHertford Museum, external is doing a great thing this year in going back into the archives for an advent calendar of memories.
I love this image from Christmas 1948, of the mayor handing out presents.
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End of X postFire cancels Christmas for High Wycombe Rugby Clubpublished at 12:52 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
A major fire at the clubhouse for High Wycombe Rugby Club means all activities have had to be cancelled, external until Christmas and possibly into the New Year.
It's thought an electrical fault is to blame.
Image source, GoogleThe club says it needs to assess the damage, get in specialist cleaning services and carry out repair work.
Buckinghamshire bird of prey plays tennispublished at 11:56 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties RadioThere are some great pictures in The Express today of a red kite swooping down and picking up a tennis ball, external.
All credit to photographer Iain Heslop from Kings Langley who was at Ivinghoe Beacon to capture the moment.
Fire at St Albans industrial estatepublished at 11:38 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties RadioFire engulfed a car paint and body shop at Valley Road Industrial Estate in St Albans last night.
At the fire's height, 10 fire engines and other vehicles were at the scene where half the two-storey building was ablaze.
Image source, Simon BatesIt caused disruption for people driving home as police had to close the road.
Firefighters were called at 18:00 and had put out the fire by 20:00. The cause is believed to have been accidental.
Man still in critical condition after Luton shootingpublished at 10:13 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Police say a man shot in Luton 10 days ago is still in a stable, but critical condition.
The Bedfordshire force is re-appealing for information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting in Marlow Avenue at about 17:00 on Saturday, 26 November.
Image source, GoogleA man in his late 20s has been arrested and released on police bail.
Pedestrian dies after Offley collisionpublished at 09:48 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Jane Killick
BBC Three Counties RadioHertfordshire Police says that a pedestrian injured in a collision with a vehicle near Offley died at the scene.
It happened on Friday, but detectives had been waiting to release details until they had contacted the family of David Davies, 39, from Stevenage.
They have released an appeal for information to establish the circumstances of the crash on the A505 eastbound at about 19:00.
Milton Keynes homelessness planpublished at 09:28 Greenwich Mean Time 6 December 2016
Nicola Haseler
BBC Three CountiesMilton Keynes Council, external will reveal a 12-point plan to tackle homelessness tonight.
The plans to be announced today include 10 extra emergency beds for the over 35s and the creation of a one-stop shop providing showers, a café and support for mental health, drug and alcohol issues.
The measures are projected to cost the council £300,000.
Three homeless people have died on the streets of Milton Keynes this year.
In September, the Labour-led council set up a Homelessness Partnership to try to prevent further deaths.